Thank you for all the submissions to the hashtag campaign that was recently held.
A wide variety of monochrome photos filled with intention and creativity have been submitted!
From the works gathered during this campaign, we will feature and introduce a selection of them.
Editor’s Choice #monochrome
Photo by Tenzen Hiraoka
Tenzen Hiraoka
cizucu Editorial Team
The bustling cityscape reflects on glass and seating surfaces, creating a layered, dreamlike effect. The monochrome expression blurs the line between reality and illusion, drawing viewers into a mysterious world. This piece inspires us to see familiar urban corners from a new perspective, transforming them into dramatic art.
Photo by Photo Diary
Photo Diary
Waiting Time
cizucu Editorial Team
The stark contrast of light and shadow created by strong sunlight highlights the geometric beauty of a train station platform. The orderly arrangement of empty benches emphasizes the silence, capturing the 'empty moments' while waiting for the next train. Monochrome photography, by removing color, brings out the shapes and textures of structures, revealing the hidden design elements in everyday spaces.
Photo by -kenchi-
-kenchi-
love
cizucu Editorial Team
A large hand and a small hand touch, emerging from the darkness. The soft depiction of light conveys a profound sense of love and connection beyond words. By using monochrome, the texture of the skin and the shape of the hands are emphasized, almost allowing us to feel the warmth of the touch. While monochrome photography often emphasizes coldness or melancholy, this piece uniquely uses it to highlight warmth, making it a refreshing and captivating expression.
In Conclusion
What did you think?
Monochrome photography offers diverse expressions and emphasizes different elements depending on how it's used.
Many wonderful works have been submitted during this hashtag campaign, so be sure to check out the creations of other creators! You're bound to discover something new and inspiring.
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